Beatles' Photos Spark Copyright Suit

19 September 2009

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A former Beatles photographer is battling over the copyright for the first publicity photos of the rock group, after the images were used to sell books and Dvds featuring the band.

New York-based snapper Albert Marrion filed suit on Thursday (17Sep09) over memorabilia containing copyrighted photos of the group.

Marrion claims he shot the images - which are believed to be the first promo photos of the rock legends - in 1961.

The Manhattan federal court suit says Marrion discovered the photos were featured "without permission" in four Beatles books and a Dvd documentary available from Netflix, Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

Memorabilia dealer Gary Schaeffer claims he has held the rights to the 16 pictures since 2001, reports the New York Post.

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